Second and final part of the series about powering capacitive loads. To keep the converter from exceeding its current and power ratings during normal operation, the current control block diagram in Figure 3 can be used

Paul Pickering wrote an interesting article for EE Times that reveals Five Fascinating Power Facts About Supercomputers. In the article he discusses their size, the importance of cooling and plans for future exascale systems. Although modern supercomputers are highly specialized systems, they are based on standard products, from the CPUs and GPUs that do the calculations to the power components used to supply them. Paul cites Vicor’s Factorized Power as an example of off-the-shelf products being central to systems such as Sequoia (the third most powerful computer on the TOP500 list). More Information...

Simulation is an important part of power system development, allowing designers to understand the behavior of power components and ensure that their power chain meets the requirements of the application with the first layout.

In this video Sean Crilly, our VP of Design Engineering, discusses Vicor’s manufacturing capabilities, explaining how the company can supply such a wide range of products, while ensuring industry-leading quality standards.